By Rebecca Gatto
Patrons at the Brunswick Community Library are sometimes surprised when they learn there’s no penalty for their late books—even if they returned an armload. [Read more…] about Library Goes Fine-Free For All Patrons
Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Rebecca Gatto
Patrons at the Brunswick Community Library are sometimes surprised when they learn there’s no penalty for their late books—even if they returned an armload. [Read more…] about Library Goes Fine-Free For All Patrons
By Doug La Rocque
When you walk in the front doors of the Berlin Elementary School, you are suddenly overwhelmed with a bouquet of color. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary Art Show A Tribute To “Ms. Jackie”
By Doug La Rocque
At most fire department installation banquets, the swearing in of officers is the highlight of the evening, but at the Grafton Fire Department and Auxiliary’s 74th Installation Banquet on Saturday, May 19, something of far greater significance took place. [Read more…] about 70 Years A Firefighter
The dinner will be held from 6 to 9 pm at the Greywacke Meadows Event Venue (aka The Wedding Barn) at 40 Dunham Road in Grafton. [Read more…] about Grafton Potluck Dinner
By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which there were no speakers, the Grafton Planning Board Monday night, May 21, approved a minor three lot subdivision of land owned by Leslie McDermott at 303 Old Seik Road. [Read more…] about Dividing Property Three Ways
Tree On Wires Issue Discussed
By Doug La Rocque
Some say the pine tree has been hanging across the telephone lines for as many as ten years. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board
The Carner, Etman, Smith VFW Post 6340 in Grafton is continuing to honor the veterans of our area with Military Tribute Banners. [Read more…] about Grafton Military Tribute Banners
By Doug La Rocque
Last Wednesday evening, April 25, Rensselaer County’s 911 Dispatch Center received several calls about a dark colored jeep driving erratically eastbound along Route 2 in Grafton. [Read more…] about Just Like The Mounties, Deputies Get Their Man
More Students Taking State Test
By Keith Whitcomb Jr.
Better communication has led to a steep drop in the number of students opting out of taking state tests, say school officials. The tests took place the second week of April. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
GLSP Shows Off Its New Welcome Center
By Doug La Rocque
The Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, Rose Harvey, was joined last Wednesday, April 18 by other state officials, Park Manager Melissa Ann Miller and Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum, at the dedication ceremony for the Grafton Lakes State Park’s new Welcome Center. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Parks News
by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]
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by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]
Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.
Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]
Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]